On Sunday 23rd May I’m running the Peterborough Marathon. 

I’m marking the event by donating to Headway East London, a charity that does wonderful work for brain injury survivors across 13 London boroughs. I suffered a brain injury as a teenager, and have been involved with Headway East London as a trustee since 2015. I would be enormously grateful for any contributions to amplify my efforts. 

You can find out more about the charity’s work on its website (https://headwayeastlondon.org), and in the short summary below. 

Headway East London 

Headway East London is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for over 200 survivors, family, friends and carers in the local area each week.

There are many different causes of brain injury and its effects are complex and wide ranging. Our services are designed to suit each individual’s circumstances, needs and aspirations.

We provide therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where members can make the most of their abilities and interests. We believe that every one of our members has something to contribute to both Headway East London and the wider community. Our occupational projects include an art studio, writing projects and a professional kitchen where members cook each day for other members, volunteers, staff and visitors.

We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information, acting as an educational resource for universities, offering training to professionals and businesses, and running projects engaging our members with the public.